Canning 101 - Self-guided Class

Canning 101 - Powerpoint Presentation*

We have recently made our Canning 101 class available online.  This may be used as a self-study or to teach others the basics of canning.  If you have questions after viewing the materials, please contact our office.  We hope this proves to be a useful tool for you and your family!  *currently, this Canning 101 Powerpoint Presentation can be opened and used or saved as a Read-Only file so you may access it on your personal computer.  Please contact the author directly if you have questions regarding the presentation.

If you would like to view and print a PDF version of the full PowerPoint Presentation, please click here.

Handouts and additional resources for Canning Class:

These resources are designed to be used a packet when accessing and/or teaching the Canning 101 class to others.  Handouts may be downloaded and used individually, but it is recommended to combine all handouts into one whenever possible.  If you have problems accessing or questions regarding the handouts, please contact jana.darrington@usu.edu immediately.

24-slide Handout of PPT Presentation

Using a Boiling Water Bath Canner

Using a Pressure Canner

Utah County Processing Times - Adjusted for Altitude

Preparing and Processing Tomatoes and Tomato Products

What about Salsa?

Major (and Minor) Canning Sins

Using a Steam Canner

Food Safety Concerns: Canning cakes & breads; Canning Butter, Storing Vaseline Covered Eggs, Storing wax-dipped cheese